Title
Recommended Designs for 10 New Olympia Public Art Traffic Boxes
Recommended Action
Move to forward the recommendation to City Council of 10 designs for the Traffic Box Public Art Project as determined by public vote.
Report
Issue:
Whether to forward the public’s recommendation to City Council for approval.
Staff Contact:
Angel Nava, Arts Program Specialist, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.753.8384
Presenter(s):
Angel Nava, Arts Program staff
Background and Analysis:
65 proposals were received from area artists, across a wide range of design and materials.
Voting took place February 1-28. The public was invited to participate digitally through the City’s Facebook site or in-person at the Olympia Center. 18,095 votes were received in total - tally sheets and images of the top 10 designs will be shared at the March 8 Arts Commission meeting.
Once approved by Council, the images will move into fabrication, to be reprinted on vinyl and installed on 10 boxes Throughout Olympia. The wraps are expected to last for several years.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
This project received great community response and participation.
Options:
1. Recommend the publically-selected designs for Olympia traffic boxes to City Council for fabrication and installation.
2. Do not recommend some or all of the proposed designs.
Financial Impact:
Artist Honoraria $500
Fabrication and Installation: (historically) $345
TOTAL costs for 10 sites = $8450
Funding Source: Municipal Art Fund
Attachments: None. Presentation will be made at the meeting.